The Wall Street Journal talked with John Langan about his novel The Fisherman.

Kaitlyn Greenidge interviewed Natashia Deon for Lenny.

Pamela Paul’s editorial scope at the New York Times has increased.

Jia Tolentino makes an unorthodox choice for the song of the summer.

Slate on the best books of the year to date.

Fanzine has new writing from Nat Baldwin.

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